The Assembly at the Campus
When the day of the imperial proclamation arrived, all those concerned with the event gathered on the Campus at the […]
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Valens and the Development of the Harbour of the Hebdomon
Emperor Valens showed special interest in the suburb of the Hebdomon, not only by using it for important state ceremonies
Public Punishment and Imperial Justice at the Hebdomon
The Hebdomon was not only a place of military gathering and ceremony, but also a site where public executions were
Tekfour Serai and the Palace Question
Gyllius mentions Tekfour Serai under the name of the Palace of Constantine. He also recognizes that there was a Palace
Du Cange and the Meaning of the Hebdomon
Unlike Gyllius, Du Cange was unable to accept the loose interpretation given to the Greek phrase referring to the Hebdomon.
A Misguided Search for the Hebdomon
Guided by his unusual interpretation of Sozomen’s account, Gyllius began a determined effort to identify the exact location of the